News Archive

Japan's plan to cultivate more entrepreneurial scientists

Although government efforts to encourage innovation face significant obstacles.

Ian Munroe

10 May 2017

Kyoto University is branching out in tough times

The university's president talks about the need for Japanese universities to stay competitive on the international stage.

Q&A

18 Apr 2017

How Todai is encouraging research spinoffs

It was the first Japanese university to establish a venture capital firm.

Ian Munroe

11 Apr 2017

Japan university reform 'unrealistic' without proper funding

To unleash the potential of universities as engines of economic growth, further investment is necessary.

Atsushi Sunami

7 Apr 2017

The rise and rise of a biology superstar

Nobel laureate Yoshinori Ohsumi’s persistent study of baker’s yeast spawned an exciting new field, and proves the value of supporting scientists in pursuit of their passion.

Tim Hornyak

30 Mar 2017

Japan loses share of research articles to China

Despite being among the top science nations, Japan's publication output has stalled over the past decade.

Nicky Phillips

News 24 Mar 2017

What price will Japanese science pay for austerity?

Japan’s stagnated research output corresponds with a deteriorating situation for young researchers.

Ichiko Fuyuno

23 Mar 2017

The slow decline of Japanese research in 5 charts

The country's research output is falling behind other dominant science nations.

Nicky Phillips